It's the end of an era in Shepton Mallet after a jewellers on the town's High Street shut its doors after 109 years in business.

C H Penn has been run by the same family since 1908, serving generations of people from across Somerset with everything from watches and bracelets to earrings and engagement rings. The store closed on December 23.

Now, as brothers Rob and Stephen Penn call it a day, some locals are understandably saddened by the passing of this Shepton institution.

Simon Davies, a Shepton Mallet town councillor said that it was "a great shame" that the Penn's had decided to call it a day.

He added: "After so many years service to the Community, it's almost become an Institution in its own right. Since I've been in Shepton Mallet, I've always seen the owners work extremely hard all year round.

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"I look forward to a business starting there as soon as possible. The shop is ideally located, so hopefully attract some keen interest from anyone looking to start or grow a business. I wish the family well for the future."

Karen Mercer, owner of the nearby My Coffee Stop said: "It's a personal story of achievement. I wish them a very happy and healthy retirement, they deserve it."

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